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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (May 10, 1902)
THtE COURIER V N The W. T. M. had a visiting day Thursday with Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Hess at the home of the latter. A game termed "ad aspera," furnished amusement. Each lady was given an envelope containing six stars. On each star was a word, and the secret of suc cess was to find by exchanging with others words to make up a proverb. A short musical program was given. Mrs. Evans sang "Carmena," by Wil son, and "Of the Dawn," by Carlton. Miss Rena Sherdeman played "Spring Time." A dainty three course luncheon was served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs. J. P. Stevens, Mrs. Compton, Misses Bess'ie Evans and Rena Sherde man. Those present were club members Mesdames Steele, Holben, Lasch, Ev ans, Hess, Widener, Morse, Swltzer, Mickey, Clark, Sherdeman, Harlan, Hood, Lane, Gentzler, Edleman, Mas ters, Compton, Pierce, Kaufman, guests were Mesdames Raymond, Barnes, Stevens, Boney, Bartlett, Ross, Streeter, Westcott, White, Wlnslow, Way, Malone, Gore, Thompson, Butler. The last meeting of the year will be held May twenty-second with Mrs. Steele and Mrs. Clark at the home of the former. Mrs. R. T. Smith gave a children's party Saturday afternoon in honor of her son Dwight, who was eight years old that day. Games were played on the lawn until supper time when the children were called to'the dining room. The decorations were pink and white and a birthday cake was the center of attraction. Mesdames Bishop, Donnel ly, Powell, Parker, Palmer and Emery assisted the hostess. Those present were Misses Margaret Marshall, Vida and Blanche Randall, Dorothy Bell, Rosy Blumenthal, Helen Johnson, Anna Bishop, Elsie Hoppe, Lizzie Uhl, Ilda Dovey of Chicago, Helen Buttery; Masters Ray Brigham, Ralph Powell. Robert and Harold Hager, Lawrence Johnson, Bertie Kline Ernest and Al bert Hoppe. Herbert Smith, Herschel Fanton, Ralph Hyder, Byron Stephen . son, Lester .Francisco and Charles Dietrich. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Auld entertained" the members of the E. E. D. Kensing ton and their husbands, and the mem bers of the Twenty-seventh street club, at their pleasant home, Satur day evening. "The Widow's Love Af fair," a play given successfully two weeks ago, by the junior class of the high school, was presented by the fol lowing performers: Misses Alice Auld, Minnie Swezey, Louise Alexander, Vera Douglas; Messieurs George El mendorf. Clark Hagenbuch, Alien Field, Wilson Field, Edwin Guthrie, Carl Giffen, Harry Yates. Miss Elma Marsland entertained the company with songs, and Mr. Peterson and Miss Auld played on the mandolin and piano. The house was decorated with red carnations and ferns. A two course luncheon was served to the fifty guests. The literature department of the Woman's club met Saturday with Mrs. J. F. Stevens. Miss Whiting read two of Browning's poems. Mrs. Elmen, In behalf of the members of the depart ment, presented Miss Whiting, who has been their leader this year, with a silver fork, and Miss Towne, a former leader, with a spoon. Each also re ceived a bunch of American beauties. Mrs. L. F. M, Easterday and MrS. A. T. Peters assisted the hostess In serv ing a four course luncheon. The de partment will meet next Friday with Mrs. Dierks, 1101 K street. The poems, "Holy Cross Day," and "Fra Lippo Lippi," will.be studied. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Gentzler en tertained the members of the W. T. M. and their husbands Saturday evening. A Gibson gallery was an attractive feature. Twenty-four pictures were In the gallery, and Mrs. Clark received a prize for naming the greatest number. Mr. Sherdeman won the consolation prize. Some time was also devoted to euchre, and a tempting luncheon was served In two courses. Those pres'ent were Messieurs and Mesdames Harlan, Holben, Masters, Morse, Hood, Burr, Sherdeman, Mickey, Edleman, Steele. Gentzler, Kaufman; Mrs. Deck and Mrs. Clark. Monday evening at the parsonage of the First Baptist church was given a farewell reception to Deacon and Mrs. W. O. Fletcher. Reverend and Mrs. Rowlands received with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher. Mr. Mitchell presented Mr. Fletcher with a geld headed cane on behalf of his Sabbath school class, and Mr. A. H. Weir presented a purse. Reverend Tingiey spoke of the valu able work Mr. Fletcher has done In the church during his twenty years' resi dence here. Miss Slade sang a solo. Mr. Fletcher's new home will be In Loveland, Colorado. Mrs. J. F. Kaufman entertained the first division of the Vine street Con gregational church at a kensington on Wednesday. The guests were given the delightful occupation of making May baskets, and Mrs. M. A. Bullock was rewarded for creating the mo3t beautiful one. Ices and cake wer served. Those present were Mesdames Wallace, Harlan, Bullock, Evans, Bur nett, T. Worrall. J. Worrall, Stevens, Raymond, Barnes, Horsch, Cornelius, Gentzler, Brown. About twenty-five active and alum nae members of Delta Gamma met Monday evening with Miss Honeywell. The time was devoted to sociability. Light refreshments were served. Delta Gamma entertained Kappa Kappa Gamma at a kensington this afternoon. Gregory The Coal Man. Mrs. John B. Wright spent a part of this week in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Schleslnger entertained the Unity club this week. Mrs. C. M. Klncaide entertained the Battenburg club on Thursday. Mrs. E. P. Savage will be ai home to her friends on Thursdays during this month. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Oakley have gone to Denver where they will remain until the autumn. Mrs. G. D. Follmer entertained last evening In honor of Miss Jeannette Dysart, of Superior. Mrs. Lincoln Frost entertained the members of Sorosls and other guests yesterday In honor of Mrs. Kennedy. Chancellor and Mrs. E. B. Andrews gave a reception last evening to the senior class of the state university. Miss Katherlne Crlley. who was the guest of the Misses Whedon for sev eral weeks, returned to her home In Kansas City on Saturday. Mrs. E. H. Barbour, the new presi dent of the Matinee Muslcale. enter tained the members of the board In formally this afternoon. The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Byrd McConnlff to Mr. Jesse E. Cau ger was celebrated Thursday evening GREETS WIFE OF FRENCH AMBASSADOR jaBHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHF (. r. i--, IflHi WO r$M,'s&r? m. U !) &Z t- ?v x-y v ' . a a I ItfflBBBHVaYaL'.Bk v aBBBBBBBBBBBBF 'B Voth tf flBBB9BBaBB PaBBBBBBBBBBBBr ?m rWM I ii aakw QjVaVahMaiVaVaVaVaVaVaVaVaV.''jK3 tv ) 9BBBT &aBBBBBBBBP' HBHHPIi I The wife of the French ambassador, who comes to be present at the unveiling of the statue of Rochambeau, Is the great social attraction of the hour at our national capital. She is a French woman of rare beauty and attainments. at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth McConnlff. 227 South Eighteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Cau ger went east on a wedding Journey. The marriage or Miss Edith A. Er ford to Mr. George Campbell of Sew ard will be celebrated on May twenty first nt the home of the bride's par ents, 2315 Q street. Mr. and Mrs. Parker of Forty-fifth and Vine streets gave a party Satur day evening to celebrate the sixteenth birthday of their son Roy. Misses Mills and Perkins assisted the hostess. It Is rumored that a wealthy bache lor, who owns a handsome home on L street, has succumbed to Cupid's wiles, and will, ere many moons, lead to the altar one of Lincoln's most esteemed young ladles. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Munson gave an unusually pretty dancing party at Walsh hall Thursday evening. A pro fusion of red roses and carnations, and many ferns, adorned both dancing hall and parlors. Red Ices and wafers were served ail evening by colored waiters. Hud nut's Toilet Specialties AH- RECTOR'S PHARMACY the Franklin Ice Cream and Dairy Co. 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